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Glen Powell is now at the peak of his career following the success of his projects such asTop Gun: Maverick,Anyone But You, andTwisters. It’s safe to say that he’s now one of the most in-demand leading men in Hollywood and his career will even shine brighter in the next few years.
It wasn’t as glamorous as it looks like today when he was only starting to get a footing in the show business. The actor faced rejection and even got humiliated for being his own self, thus forcing him to hide one thing about his background.
Sylvester Stallone Helped Glen Powell Launch His Career With One Solid Advice
Glen Powell’s career immediately soared as evident in his collaborations with some of the biggest stars in Hollywood. Anyone who gets to work with the likes ofTom CruiseorHarrison Fordis already considered lucky. He’s even more fortunate because he received wise advice from hisThe Expendables 3costarSylvester Stallone.
At the time, the 35-year-old star wasn’t a popular name yet in the movie industry. He was even almostthrown outfrom anExpendablesparty because the bouncer did not know he was part of the project. Stallone once shared a nugget of wisdom that Powell carries until today. The action legend told him to stay true to his Texan roots, something he kept hidden for years.
In his interview withSharp Magazine, Powell shared his first experience in Los Angeles where he “literally showed up to an agency wearing a cowboy hat” only to get a “Dude, are you straight off a farm?” reaction. This made him realize Hollywood was trying to tell him to lean away from his Texan origin.
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Stallone reminded him to “get back to what feels like you” because even if Hollywood tries to tell you who or what you should be, people will always respond to who you truly are. Staying true to his roots opened many doors for Powell, and he’s no longer hiding it by proudly wearing it on his sleeves – matched with his fedora and skinny jeans.
Fans could say that his meeting with Stallone was a blessing in disguise. The veteran actor’s words of truth did wonders for Powell’s career, and now, he’s become the prince of Hollywood with multiple projects lined up for him.
How Glen Powell Convinced Sylvester Stallone To Work With Him
Powell recalled his struggles before achieving global fame, earning only a hundred bucks per movie just enough to survive. He was close to giving up, but he had to do one more thing: audition forThe Expendables 3.
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He shared viaTelegraphhow he wrote an email to Stallone telling him “nobody would work harder or give him a better performance” than he would. Powell made a self-taped audition, and a couple of weeks later, he got a call back from the veteran star. That was the beginning of the success of his career.
The Expendables 3is currently available to watch on Netflix.
Ariane Cruz
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Ariane Cruz is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on TV shows with over 3,000 articles published. Her love for pop culture and the creative arts fuels her passion to deliver engaging and informative stories. Her daily consumption of films, shows, and books keeps her energized for the day, along with her mission to serve as the bridge between fans and their favorite franchises.
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